Amanda Raye Thornton grew up in Lebanon, Tennessee and earned a B.S. from Western Kentucky University in 2003. She began law school in 2003 and earned her J.D. from Nashville School of law in 2007. After sitting for the bar exam in the summer of 2007, she was licensed to practice law in Tennessee in October, 2007. Amanda was admitted to practice in the Federal District Court of Tennessee- Middle District in 2009.
While in law school, Amanda clerked for Roberts & Associates, a general practice law office in Nashville, Tennessee. After graduating and passing the bar exam, she joined the office of Roberts & Associates as an associate attorney focusing primarily on family law related issues from 2007 through 2013. In 2013, Ms. Thornton helped form the office of Roberts, Thornton & Pence, an association of attorneys, where she continued to focus on matters involving family law including divorce, custody, child support, paternity, visitation and so on until 2019. In 2019, Ms. Thornton joined the office of Thornton & Pence where she has continued her legal career focusing solely on family law related matters for her clients throughout Middle Tennessee. She handles cases in circuit, chancery, juvenile and general session courts that involve family law and has handled several appellate cases in the Court of Appeals.
While Ms. Thornton is not working, she enjoys spending time with her son, spending time with family and loves being outdoors.
Education
- Nashville School of Law - J.D. - 2007
- Western Kentucky University - B.S. - 2003
Professional Association and Memberships
- Nashville Bar Association
- Sumner Bar Association
- Tennessee Association for Justice
Client Reviews
She made the worst event of my life end quickly and to my favor. So reasonable in cost. Generous with her time, calls back and helps right away. The best attorney I ever had. Such a thoughtful and capable attorney. Really so thankful I had her.
Amanda is a SMART, efficient advocate! She is very easy to communicate with. When she referred to our kids as, 'My boys', I was sold. She has the solutions and we can now rest easy thanks to her suggestions and actions.
Amanda was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Where I had questions, she had answers. She expedited the divorce process to the beat of her ability and I can not thank her enough for helping me turn the page and end that chapter of my life. She never once made me feel like she didn't have time for...
Contact Us
- 1 Representing Residents of Middle Tennessee
- 2 All Inquiries Responded to Within 24 Hours
- 3 Affordable Representation